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Viper's SmartStart Module lets you use your smartphone or similar device to control the functions of your Viper system from a remote location. Connected via the Cloud and the Viper SmartStart App downloaded to your device, you can lock and unlock your doors, pop the trunk, or start a car equipped with a compatible Viper remote start system. If your phone has service, you can communicate with your car and control many of its functions remotely, even if you're hundreds of miles away.

Connect with your car by phone and the SmartStart App

Viper's SmartStart Module lets you use your smartphone or similar device to control the functions of your Viper system from a remote location. Connected via the Cloud and the Viper SmartStart App downloaded to your device, you can lock and unlock your doors, pop the trunk, or start a car equipped with a compatible Viper remote start system. If your phone has service, you can communicate with your car and control many of its functions remotely, even if you're hundreds of miles away.

The Viper SmartStart Secure service plan

You'll need to get a 1- or 3-year subscription to Viper's SmartStart Secure service plan in order to take advantage of the features SmartStart has to offer. The plan's most valuable and reassuring feature is membership in the Viper Motor Club, which entitles you to free roadside assistance, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year — a great feature if you need towing, a new battery, or a tire.

Vehicle status reports

For your peace of mind, the SmartStart app includes a Vehicle Status screen that shows you whether your car's locked, armed, running, or has a door open, for instance. If anything disturbs your car's security system, SmartStart will send an alert to your phone and a text message with the details of the occurrence. Every time you use your phone to lock your car, the SmartPark feature remembers where you parked. To return, you press "Find My Car" and SmartPark shows you a map to your car accompanied by any helpful notes or photos you stored there.

More interactive features

Like a lot of security systems, the Viper SmartStart also includes a panic button, so you can set off an alarm in case of an emergency. Two auxiliary channels allow you to control additional actions like turning on the dome light or opening the windows. The unique SmartSchedule feature sends you behavior-based reminders when it's time to start your car, taking into account your commute time and outside temperature. The Parking Meter keeps track of the time remaining on your meter, alerting you when it's time to go feed it more coins.

"Siri, start my car"

That's right. If you have an iPhone 4S or iPhone 5 upgraded to iOS 6, you can talk your car into doing all kinds of things, as long as you have phone service. SmartStart works with all iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices as well as Android SDK 1.6 or newer and BlackBerry OS 4.5 to 6 devices.The Home Control feature even allows you to access and control your Alarm.com-powered home security system from your smartphone, so you'll know your home is safe and sound while you're away.

Product Research

Features

Overview: The Viper VSM200 SmartStart module
allows you to operate specific functions of your SmartStart-ready car
security or remote start system from your compatible smart device. SmartStart
3.1.1 (current version as of June 2013) is compatible with iOS devices (iPhone,
iPad, iPod touch) with iOS 4.3 or later, Android devices with SDK 1.6 or newer,
and Blackberry devices with OS 4.5 to 6. The free Viper SmartStart app can be downloaded from the
iTunes App Store, Blackberry App World, or Google Play, depending
upon which device you own. A service plan is required for most features.

Note: The iPod touch and some iPads communicate with the vehicle via
Wi-Fi. The vehicle's SmartStart module and the iPod touch/iPad must be on
the same LAN.

Multiple Vehicles: If you have a SmartStart module installed
in more than one vehicle, you can choose which vehicle to control right from
your compatible smart device. The Cars Screen lets you select which vehicle to
control.

Functionality: With SmartStart, you can use your compatible
smart device to pre-warm your car's cabin in the winter, pre-cool it in the
summer, lock/unlock the doors, arm/disarm your alarm, or find your car in the
parking lot. Your vehicle responds exactly the same way as it does when using
the alarm system's remote control, with audible and visual confirmations. Using
your device, you can perform the following commands, which appear as icons on
the touchscreen:

Lock: Locks the vehicle and sends a confirmation
message.

Unlock: Unlocks the vehicle and sends a confirmation
message.

SmartStart: Remote starts your vehicle and sends a
confirmation message. The vehicle stays running for the programmed run time
(default is 12 minutes). You can tap the icon again to turn off the vehicle.

Trunk: Tapping the icon once opens a dialog box, asking
you to confirm the command (Yes/No). If you tap "Yes" the trunk opens the
trunk and a confirmation message is sent.

Panic: Activates the panic mode for 30 seconds. You can
tap the icon again to turn off. (This feature is used to attract attention
if you're in a threatening position. It can also be used as a car finder.)

Siri Integration: Users of the iPhone 5 and 4S running iOS 6
can use Siri to activate the remote start via voice command. The App Launch
Action function must first be activated in the Setting Menu.

Menu Bar/Screens: At the bottom of the SmartStart app
screen, the menu bar provides buttons to open any of the five tabs:

Home: The Home screen is the default screen, and gives
you access to all of the remote commands: Lock, Unlock, SmartStart, Trunk,
and Panic.

Cars: The Cars screen allows you to control multiple
vehicles if you have a compatible security/remote start system installed in
more than one vehicle.

Status: The Status tab lets you see at a glance the
status of your vehicle and Viper system, including Remote Starter, Doors
(locked/unlocked), Doors (open/closed), Trunk, Panic, Ignition, Hood, Active
DTC Codes, Security System State, and Security System Triggered.

GPS: SmartStart GPS is not available with the VSM200.
The SmartStart GPS module (VSM250) would be required, and a subscription to
a SmartStart GPS service plan in order to use the GPS features.

More: The More button reveals nine additional options:

Alerts: shows new status alerts from the alarm
system

Settings: lets you log into your account, change
passcode, turn on/off features, and make general settings

SmartSchedule: continually monitors the
temperature, location, and scheduling variables, and will ping you with
alerts when appropriate.

Home Control: lets you control an Alarm.com-powered
home security system from the SmartStart app.

Parking Meter: helps you keep track of how much
time is remaining on the parking meter, and will alert you when it's
time to add more money to the meter.

Customize: lets you purchase (99 cents) custom
skins for the SmartStart app, including a pink color theme (benefits
breast cancer research) and an Old School classic Viper 2-way Responder
remote. Available for the iPhone version of the app only.

Find a Dealer: helps you locate the nearest Viper
dealer

Virtually Unlimited Range: SmartStart works over the 3G
cellular network or over Wi-Fi, giving you virtually unlimited range anywhere in
the United States. As long as your vehicle is in range of a GSM cellular signal
and your phone has a 3G signal, SmartStart will work. When using Wi-Fi
connection, both the vehicle and device must be connected to the same LAN.

SmartStart Service Plans: Once you have installed the DSM200
SmartStart Module, you will need to subscribe to a SmartStart Service Plan. As
of November 2013, the SmartStart Secure 1-year plan is $69.49, and the Secure 3-year
plan is $168.99. Included at no charge is membership in the SmartStart Motor
Club, with free 24/7/365 roadside assistance.

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I forwarded your question to an Advisor and they responded with the following: The VSM200 will allow you to control lock, unlock, SmartStart, trunk and panic functions. If you would like to discuss further you can contact an Advisor directly by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat.[ Krissy Jul 01, 2015 ] Staff

I forwarded your question to an Advisor and they responded with the following: The Viper VSM200 SmartStart Module is not a stand-alone module as it will require the actual remote start system to work.
We cannot activate the service with this module as that will need to be done directly with SmartStart, see here:
SmartStart Service Plans: Once you have installed the DSM200 SmartStart Module, you will need to subscribe to a SmartStart Service Plan. As of November 2013, the SmartStart Secure 1-year plan is $69.49, and the Secure 3-year plan is $168.99. Included at no charge is membership in the SmartStart Motor Club, with free 24/7/365 roadside assistance.If you would like to discuss further you can contact an Advisor directly by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat.[ Krissy Jan 22, 2015 ] Staff

not real sur if it works with existing hardware. I purchesed the viper alarm and smart start together. I can tell u that I'm struggling to even get everything in. I've even taken it to my auto shop and they are struggling and crutch field had been no help to them. I've watched YouTube videos and they are saying that the smart start needs to be programmed to ur car so I'm trying to figure this out! if I were u I would either not buy it or take ur vehicle to a viper dealer![ richard Jan 14, 2015 ]

I forwarded your question to an Advisor and they responded with the following: The 607VSM200 is an add-on unit to an aftermarket remote start but not something that works with the factory remote start. The Viper VSS5000 is the full system and would require a by-pass to the factory system.
Check it out on our website here:http://www.crutchfield.com/p_607VSS5K/Viper-VSS5000-SmartStart-System.htmlIf you would like to discuss further you can contact an Advisor directly by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat.[ Krissy Jan 13, 2015 ] Staff

We have not received any answers from other customers on your question. I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They should be able to help answer your question.[ Jeff May 15, 2014 ] Staff

I forwarded your question to an Advisor and they responded with the following: This Viper smart module will only work with Viper, Directed, and Python remote starts. It won't work for the Flash Logic remote start.If you would like to discuss further you can contact an Advisor directly by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat.[ Krissy Mar 25, 2014 ] Staff

can i install this vsm200 & set up the account myself? seems like 2plugs to alarms brain unit[ H Jan 16, 2015 ]

Thanks for your question Patrick. For the specifics of what you will need to add remote start and keyless to your vehicle please contact an Advisor by phone or online chat. They'll be able to pull up your vehicle and this unit and see if anything additional will be needed.[ Jeff Dec 14, 2013 ] Staff